Just in time for National Fire Safety Month, here's a free print in honor of our volunteers titled "Roane County Night Fire: Still More to Do (2007)," a tribute to firefighters and volunteers in all endeavors. Our volunteers are all "10"s!

The mixed-media print is entered in the Kingston Country Fair ((link...)). There is a lot going on this weekend, but try and get over to the fair at Fort Southwest Point if you can!

Roane County Night Fire: Still More to Do/10, mixed media print by Mead/Sloan 2007, used with permission

Download the size A3 (11.7"x16.5") poster-sized print in PDF format (181kb): (link...)

Unfortunately a number of our firefighters won't be able to make it to the fair, since they will be in Crossville undergoing days of intensive training in many specialized firefighting topics.

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Monday night 10/8/2007 update: The poster won 3rd prize at the Kingston Country Fair, a white ribbon! :) My joy at this was only a little tempered by the fact there were maybe four or so entries in its class. :) First prize went to a painting of an iris and second prize to a charcoal drawing of a kitten.

white ribbon 10-07-2007 from Kingston County Fair for WRCVFD Volunteer poster


So folks, even the non-sweet and the non-cute can win! Prepare up for next year, then support your local fair by entering something. :) Next October, give it your best shot! :)

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